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Rail and transit systems play a leading role in the future of modern transportation. They offer sustainable solutions that reduce carbon emissions, create greater mobility with increased energy efficiency and provide long-term economic benefits.

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Is Public Transit the Mobility Solution for Cities?

Public transit is not simply a transportation mode, it is a community-building tool. Public transit influences investment decisions and fosters economic development and revitalization.

According to a UN report, 54% of the world’s population live in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 66% by 2050. This means that cities all over the world need to reconsider their public transport services in order to meet future demand.

WSP has led the rail and transit sector since its first project: the design of the New York City subway system, in the 1880s. Our expertise is built on years of experience in public transport infrastructure in virtually all continents.

Our experts help transportation agencies plan, design and manage all forms of mass transit—heavy and light rail, streetcars and people movers, and bus rapid transit. We take pride in our ability to offer flexible solutions to suit the individual requirements and fulfill the visions of our valued clients. We deliver advanced and sustainable outcomes to make transportation smarter and more affordable for our clients and their communities.

As rail and transit systems are being built, modernized and expanded, technological advancements are being developed to make them safer, faster and more reliable. WSP is at the forefront of applying and integrating these technologies to new and existing networks. We ensure our work is done efficiently, with minimal disruption to existing services and value to our clients.

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Locally Dedicated with International Scale

With over 130 years of experience, WSP contributed to the creation of the first subways in America, South Asia, Australia and Africa.

Future-focused and Driven by Sustainability

WSP works with policy makers, fleet operators, and various levels of government to support adoption of zero-emission vehicles and public transit bus fleets.

World-class Rail and Transit Solutions

WSP combines design and construction-phase services with advisory, land use planning, and program management to provide clients with a holistic approach.

Insights

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July 2020

Achieving Systems Integration through Interoperability

Technical Paper
Mobility , Resources
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July 2020

Systems Integration Begins at the End

Feature
Mobility , Resources
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July 2020

Collaboration Drives Successful Systems Integration

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Mobility
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June 2020

Rail and the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic

White Paper
Covid-19 , Mobility , Resilience
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April 2020

Strengthening Contract Management Through Systems Integration

Feature
Mobility
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July 2019

Can we influence safe commuter behaviour through design?

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White Paper
Mobility
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July 2019 | 8 minutes

Systems integration: navigating increasing complexity

Magazine
Mobility , Technology
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February 2019

Slow Data in the Age of the Smart City

Canada
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Mobility , Places , Resilience , Society , Technology
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January 2019

What if we can improve the efficiency of LRT crossings?

Canada
White Paper
Mobility , Society , Technology
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June 2018 | 45 minutes

Determining the Best Option for Rail System Ventilation Rehabilitation

Sweden
Technical Paper
Mobility

News

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September 16, 2020

2020 TAC Conference & Exhibition: Let’s embark on the journey to safer roads together

Join WSP experts at the virtual 2020 TAC Conference & Exhibition from September 21 to October 8, 2020, where we will share our unique insights in in-depth dialogues with leading industry experts. Discover how we can shape the future trajectory of Canada’s transportation sector as we discuss safer roads, new and evolving technologies, emerging challenges and best practices.
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July 8, 2020

Dave McLaughlin named Transportation Planning Professional of the Year

Ontario Traffic Council confers high-profile award to WSP leader after 28-year career.
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October 23, 2019

Lucy Casacia named Vice President, Smart Solutions for WSP

Ms. Casacia will provide leadership and strategic direction for WSP’s intelligent and connected infrastructure services.
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October 16, 2019

WSP Wins Multiple Honours at the 2019 TAC-ITS Joint Conference and Exhibition

We are pleased to announce that three of our professionals were recently honoured at the Transportation of Canada (TAC) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Conference and Exhibition.
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October 8, 2019

Ottawa's Confederation Line Extension

WSP and Hatch selected as design engineers for Ottawa’s Confederation Line Extension.
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October 1, 2019

Shaping the future of transit in Quebec City

WSP has been selected as part of a consortium to deliver a significant new transit structuring network.
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September 16, 2019

WSP leader named Transportation Top 40 Under 40

Mustafa Mirza was selected by Mass Transit Mag for the high-profile honour.
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September 6, 2019

Join us at the 2019 TAC-ITS Joint Conference and Exhibition

WSP is proud to be a patron and active participant in the 2019 Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of Canada (ITS Canada) Joint Conference and Exhibition taking place September 22nd – 25th in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Join us with making progress on emerging and critical issues that touch on safety, mobility and technology.
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November 20, 2018

Celebrating Transportation Excellence and Thought Leadership

Last week our Transportation business line celebrated its first-ever Canadian Transportation Awards competition with a gala in Thornhill to recognize excellence and achievement in all its modes and segments.
WSP’s experts in Transportation & Geomatics will be at TAC Conference
September 26, 2018

WSP’s Experts at 2018 TAC Conference and Exhibition

WSP’s Transportation and Geomatics experts will be presenting at the Transportation of Canada’s 2018 Conference and Exhibition that takes place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, September 30-October 3.

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